Herradura

A coastal town just 4km north of Jaco, Playa Herradura is one of Costa Rica’s most vibrant destinations. The town itself is a wealthy neighborhood overflowing with grandeur featuring luxury resorts, championship golf courses, and a wealth of gourmet dining experiences. This opulent area is a great place to pick up unique Costa Rican artwork, with Dantica Gallery one of the country’s best places to view and purchase art. With a magnificent mountain backdrop and spectacular ocean views, Herradura is worth a visit for the scenery alone. A horseshoe bay with the waters of the Pacific lapping against the shore makes up the coastline of Playa Herradura. Lined with palm trees, this beach is a tropical paradise with glistening turquoise waters and soft black sands. Attracting fewer tourists than neighboring Jaco, Playa Herradura is a more relaxing and peaceful destination for a day in the sun. At the tip of the beachfront, Los Sueños Marina is a port for the affluent. Yachts and luxury fishing boats gently bob on the water with a breathtaking million-dollar landscape viewed from the beach. From here, visitors to the area can enjoy an indulgent private cruise on the open water or for the more active traveler, and deep sea fishing is a popular activity.